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According to closing data for European markets on August 28, 2026, indexes generally traded flat to positive. Markets in the United Kingdom and Italy rose, while indexes in Germany, France and the broader European market were unchanged.

The STOXX 600 index, which tracks the broader European market, was flat at 655.16 points.

In Germany, the DAX index ended the day unchanged at 26,569.99 points.

In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 index rose 0.29 percent to 10,824.26 points. The index gained 31.72 points on the day.

In France, the CAC 40 index remained flat at 8,401.18 points.

In Italy, the FTSE MIB index rose 0.67 percent to 52,616.12 points. The index ended the day up 351 points.

Thus, limited movements among indexes stood out in European markets on the final trading day of the week, while the United Kingdom and Italian markets outperformed positively.